An Edmonton resident has been charged after allegedly fleeing from police and striking a police car.
The Grande Prairie Police Service says just before 8:00 p.m., on November 11, officers were called to the area of Pinnacle Drive and Pinnacle Way to assist EMS. Officials told first responders that a driver was in medical distress and believed to be experiencing an overdose.
When officers arrived they located a GMC truck on the grass with its engine running. Police say that the vehicle appeared to have struck a residential fence. A lone occupant was in the driver’s seat and did not respond when officers attempted to communicate with him.
The truck then left the area and stopped at the intersection of Pinnacle Drive and 108 Street. Officers attempted to communicate with the driver again, with no response from the driver. During police efforts to prevent the vehicle from continuing, the truck was driven toward police and EMS personnel, striking a parked police vehicle before continuing along Kateri Drive at a low speed.
Near Kateri Drive and 106 Street, the truck swerved into a yard, struck a vehicle parked in a driveway, and almost struck a pedestrian.
Officers then took the driver into custody.
When arrested, EMS treated the man at the scene before transporting him to hospital with assistance from fire personnel.
Police add that no injuries were reported.
As a result, a 43-year-old Edmonton man has been charged with: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, impaired operation, failing to remain, mischief under $5,000 and two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.
The accused was held in custody for a judicial hearing.
